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Okie Pokii Cafe
55 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, United States
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Di
Review №1

This place is so good! I was in the area for work and it was time for lunch. Saw this place in downtown Highland Park and decided to stop in. You can customize your own Poke bowl but I decided to go with their House Special bowl. Did not disappoint. It was so good! I also ordered a bubble tea and it was delicious as well. Service was good, food is fresh, and place is very clean. I stop in every time I’m in the area now.

Ve
Review №2

Amazing price, amazing sauces, and amazing staff. All around delicious and affordable poke with all the toppings you could wish for. Very high quality and as a student I will be back very often.

Ar
Review №3

Had a poke bowl with spicy salmon, tofu, and shrimp. Everything tasted very good and fresh. Pretty great for the price. Would definitely recommend this place and would come again!

Ka
Review №4

It was my first time here and it was delicious! I got a bowl and their chicken appetizer. It was delicious! Only problem I had was they had to make more bubble for their bubble tea, which I was told would take a 1/2 hour... So I had to skip out on that.

Ch
Review №5

The portion of the food is huge but also cheap!!!! Super recommend the poke bowl, which is stuffed with fooood!!!

Is
Review №6

The poke here is good! Plenty of options for toppings and sauces. They fill up the bowl well and its hard to mix sometimes without getting messy but I dont think thats a bad thing! Due to covid its takeout only but theres a few tables outside. They also have boba tea here and appetizers! If you order online from their website they usually have some coupon codes going on. Ive gotten my boba tea for free using the coupons 😊There is a small parking lot to the side of it and I never have issues finding a spot!

Te
Review №7

Love this poke bowl whole in wall restaurant in Highland Park. Parking is tight but it is worth looking for because good food will follow.Restaurant reminds me of the poke restaurants in Hawaii, non-intimidating with casual-chic decor. Even the menu just looks new. Besides the food they have bubble tea and ice tea drinks that are thirst quenching.If you like poke I highly recommend this restaurant

Sa
Review №8

The food here is good, skip the bubble tea as there are much better places very close by. I do have to say, in my experience the freshness of the food can vary depending on the visit. That is my only complaint.

Ka
Review №9

Lovely restaurant, staff are all nice and accommodating and the food is amazing and the portion size is great.

Ni
Review №10

Okie Pokii Cafe is a good place for a quick drink/bite. I got the strawberry tea with boba, and original milk tea with boba. It was pretty good, and the store had little to no crowd. Straws and chopsticks were placed next to the window for easy access. I recommend to go eat here!

An
Review №11

Walking the puppies we stopped by for bubble tea for the Bride and I quick service in a clean place.delicous iced bevarages

Ch
Review №12

Got some easy street parking across from this cafe. The booths are very cute and the service is great. Lots of different bubble tea options and snacks from poke bowls to takoyaki. I had the grapefruit green tea which tastes good and you can even ask for less sugar. Would come back to try the food.

Al
Review №13

Very good food. Surprisingly not as expensive as other poké places.Parking could be an issue around there. You can try the lot right get by the Dunkin Donuts, or park somewhere on the street and walk down to the place.

An
Review №14

I love this place. The food is so good I go for lunch all the times and I’ve never been disappointed. The price is good and they have a bunch of really good options. The bubble tea is really good too.

Al
Review №15

Food was great but no inside dinning

Al
Review №16

As a poke place, I would not suggest the price worth the amount given. The bowl is significantly smaller than a Chipotle bowl. I do appreciate the options available and the outside seating to compensate for the unavailability of indoor seating, though if there was indoor seating, it’d be nice cus of the layout of vines that make it feel like a picnic of sorts.

La
Review №17

Food was delicious and price is great. They were fast and friendly. One of the best options around for a quick meal.

Ma
Review №18

Great, I love the bubble tea here.

Al
Review №19

I love this place. Consistently good every single time I’ve gotten a bowl or a tea. I need to branch out in the menu and get creative with it. They run a very safe and clean spot (only take out right now). Support them.

Ke
Review №20

Loved it. Good vibes. Good food. Will be coming back regularly.

Ka
Review №21

Fantastic Poke bowls, and the original milk bubble tea was legit

Ge
Review №22

The tuna poke is awesome. Highly recommend.

Si
Review №23

Great and quality food, nice and convenient, super solid restaurant until I found a WHOLE MOTH in there. When I went back to get a refund the cashier was unsurprised and told me that these things happen every now and then because they dont wash or check over the lettuce, because it comes prewashed from the store...I got my refund, but was at a loss for words. Just wow.

Ea
Review №24

We love Okie Pokii, reasonably priced for good food, always fresh and quality. I recommend getting your bowl on lettuce instead of rice for a much more satisfying alternative to a traditional salad.

Su
Review №25

Great poke place!! Prices are unbeatable and they give avocado at no charge--how awesome is that?!?!?! The portions are not too big, but they fill you up without a doubt!! Food is always fresh and never had a problem ordering from there!! Highly recommend!!

Mo
Review №26

The best poké place around!! Always go here with my boyfriend and you can check off as many toppings as you want for your poké bowl! And the bubble tea?! Delicious. Stop here for a great meal!

Al
Review №27

I’ve been getting poke from this cafe for two years now and they’ve yet to disappoint me.. super fresh! Super yummy! And reasonably priced.Just ordered take out and it got here so fast, my mind was blown hahaYou guys rock!

Di
Review №28

So good. Each time I’m in the area, I make it a point to stop in.

An
Review №29

Best poke spot in the area hands down

Re
Review №30

Wow! Just had the tuna poke bowl! AMAZING! So delicious!

se
Review №31

Ive been here 5 times and the food is pretty good. Only issue is when I paid for extra bubbles but recieved less than the regular amount. Their response was they ran out and gave me whatever was left. When confronted they offered a refund but wouldnt it make sense to just not charge someone for something that wasnt provided? Silly mistake. Again food is good just make sure you get what you paid for!

ka
Review №32

Bad staff, hella attitude, not v coordinatated

Ch
Review №33

The poke is good and reasonably priced... What would keep me from coming back here is the places is kind of slow and the bowl are too small. Its a problem when you cant mix your poke and every time you scoop some up some is falling out the bowl.

or
Review №34

Okie Pokii makes sub-standard poke bowls with poor quality ingredients. Their bowls are scanty and underseasoned and they are sold at low prices. The fish doesn’t taste fresh at all and it makes me nervous. Tomatoes and olives should not be listed as options to go inside a poke bowl; it does not honor the cuisine at all.The rice is well cooked, but if you’re looking for a good poke bowl, head across the river to Poke Nagomi in New Brunswick.

Ka
Review №35

*DO NOT EAT HERE*My friend got a poke bowl here and there was an entire MOTH at the bottom of the bowl. When my friend asked for a refund, the cashier was not surprised or apologetic. The cashier said it happens often because the Okie Pokii kitchen does not check or wash their “pre-washed” lettuce, and did not bother to notify the kitchen staff of what happened.This is disgusting and I will report this establishment for health code violations.DO NOT GO HERE!

Fr
Review №36

Place is fast and they get the orders right.

Je
Review №37

Delicious. Fresh. Great value. Cant wait to go back for more!

Ca
Review №38

The best taro tea Ive had.

Gu
Review №39

My favorite spot in town for all my sushi cravings! Burritos are delicious and so are their Poke bowls. Food comes out really fast and the staff is super friendly. Tables and bathrooms are always clean. Highly recommend it!

Ve
Review №40

Best poke in town hands down. I always get the house poke with tuna and shrimp.

Mi
Review №41

I am actually obsessed with this place. If I could eat here for every meal I would. I have never been so excited for food before.The Bubble tea is amazing and I absolutely love the tuna poke bowl.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!(NOTE- I wrote this 4 months ago and it’s still true!!!! I order from here at least once a week)

Bl
Review №42

Friendly staff, delicious Takoyakis and Gyozas. Loved their vanilla bubble milk tea and the Japanese cheesecake!! Highly recommend!!!

Wa
Review №43

Different flavored bubble tea. Delish. My favorite is Coconut Milk Bubble Tea.

Ma
Review №44

Awesome food, service and dining room.

ok
Review №45

Absolutely love this place. Their sushi bowls and pepper chicken are my absolute favorite and I would highly recommend any sushi lovers to go here. Also their milk tea choices is pretty great.

Di
Review №46

Delivery customer service is especially awesome. I placed an online order and I didnt check the address closely enough to see that it was on my home address in Highland Park instead of my work address in New Brunswick. When they called and I gave them the address I needed, they were over here SUPER fast and were fantastic about it.The food is always consistently good and fresh but the delivery is particularly great.

Ur
Review №47

My daughter found this spot when we lived in Monroe. After making the long drive to get her boba drink, the rest was history. Then I started trying their Green teas w/ out the boba and fell in love. But it doesnt end there, why Id to try the fried chicken and my daughter the shrimp basket, after that they knew they had a customer for life...now we live about 20min further and as I said, customer 4life. In addition, the customer service of these young entrepreneurs are A+ excellent. Keep up the good work and see you real soon, like tomorrow 😊

Si
Review №48

Great fresh product, amazing taste, quick delivery and great service. this place is definitely going to be my go-to poke place!

Al
Review №49

This place has amazing dishes. i order from here at least 1-2 times a week for lunch, they are fast at delivery and everything is always fresh. i do have to say most of the time when i get my sushi burrito the fish is always at the bottom of the burrito and i wish they would spread the fish/ fold the burrito a bit better so it wouldnt do that. but all in all a great place to eat.

me
Review №50

I had lychee green tea with bubbles and it was delicious.

Da
Review №51

My friend brought me here a few months ago and I fell in love. Its located on the busy Raritan Ave but parking hasnt been an issue for me yet. The food is fresh and the portion is filling. I like how theyre pretty generous with the food too. Worth trying!

co
Review №52

First time coming to this location but Ive eating Poke at various locations and it isnt bad the bowls could a a bit bigger but the quality is worth the money..

Je
Review №53

Amazing poke and the shrimp dumplings are legitimately the best Ive had.

S
Review №54

First Poke I ever tried and it was good! Like the choices of different ingredients and the bubble tea assortments were great. The fish was fresh, the veggies crisp, the burritos huge. Would love to see mango on the menu.

Su
Review №55

Delicious

Co
Review №56

Ive gotten takeout here multiple times, the quality is always amazing and they always stuff it full of toppings and ingredients. Definitely my favorite poke place in the area :)!

Li
Review №57

I love this place. The poke bowl and poke burrito are awesome and incredibly fresh. Ive been here on a few occasions and have tried multiple dishes (poke bowl, burrito, an appetizer, and a few different bubble teas) and everything was great.I have already introduced this place to four other people and they have all loved it. Oh, lastly, the atmosphere is also super cute and cozy and the owner is usually there and he is also very friendly and has made my experiences there very pleasant. I would and have recommended this place to everyone :)

Ca
Review №58

They literally take all my takeout money. Best guilt free meal around.

Gr
Review №59

All time favorite poke place! The place is super cute and clean. I either dine in or order it through uber eats and the consistency in quality is always there. They have great drinks too! I always go for passionfruit tea with jelly, super good!

Ma
Review №60

Highly recommended. New local fave.AWESOME experience ~ congrats on opening week & cheers toward continued success! Fast, personable service, excellent selections & quality flavors (inhaled first item in ten minutes!), great vibe.Keep the good stuff, continue building, & youve won a loyal customer here!Very happy to have Okie Pokii as a new business neighbor; lovely addition to the community.

Mi
Review №61

I ordered from Uber Eats and the rice bowl and the salt and pepper chicken was amazing. It was very tasty and fresh. Id definitely want to order again and come in person.

Ja
Review №62

If you haven’t been, you are missing out. This place is GREAT! Quality of ingredients, price, and service are all 10/10.

So
Review №63

Love this place! the sushi burritos are so good and the staff are friendly. I came to highland park for just one week and ate here almost everyday😂

Jo
Review №64

The fish here is always fresh and good. Atmosphere is overall pretty nice, although seating can be a bit of a squeeze during busy hours. I usually get a three protein/fish bowl which costs $12 -- not the cheapest place but Ive never been unhappy with my food.

Lo
Review №65

Been to Hawaii and had poke bowls there. This is quite literally the exact same experience transplanted into Central Jersey. The food is outstanding and the employees are very friendly. Think I found my new favorite spot.

Sa
Review №66

Food is always amazing! Last time I ordered, there was an issue with the payment and I was accidentally double charged. The owner called and said they would cover my next order. Well, I forgot about that till well after I placed my next order. I called just to make sure the payment processed alright. When the delivery driver arrived he handed me cash to make up for the previous time! It was so thoughtful to remeber and jump through hoops to make it right without having me do any asking. Great food and great people!!!

Al
Review №67

The best boba place I ever went. Even the ramune, Japanese cheese cake and mochi.👍😁

Mi
Review №68

Food is always fresh and made right their to your taste.

Ce
Review №69

5/5 DecorationsClean atmosphere, booths that smell faintly of wood and bamboo forests, cute pandas on every table3/5 FoodI did not expect to have deconstructed sashimi salad. Maybe pokebowls arent my thing? Will try this place again sometime

pa
Review №70

Update:: My 2nd review sadly is not going to be about the food but the extra that was found. A MOTH !!! We found a dead moth in our sons order!!The Rutgers campus crowd loves it. We went with our one of them, very fresh and quality food. Large selection choices, some chicken appetizers too. I only wished some Tempura items could be included.

Gl
Review №71

Quick easy tasty. I like the order sheet where you check if what you want and appreciate that you can have as many veggies as you like for free. Some places only do 2-3 toppings. Simple cute decor. A great addition to a great town.

Pa
Review №72

Good lawd! Hands down amazing. Great for any time of the day

Re
Review №73

Had the House Poke bowl. Very fresh, flavorful, and helpings are generous. Staff is nice and service was quick. Will definitely be going back!

An
Review №74

The poke here is really good and bubble tea as well. It is a very clean, well kept shop. I definitely recommend this place to get your poke fix :)

Su
Review №75

Love their drink First Lover with the pudding inside. Love their fresh poke bowls too

Da
Review №76

Very cozy place even though I took it to go. The create your own is very good if you are skeptical of what you really are into when it comes to sushi. You can play it safe or go wild lol friendly staff overall pleasant experience would recommend and will return

Ro
Review №77

Very cool modern ambience, food was great if you like sushi. Prices arent bad either, a little on the price side but a cool experience.

Jo
Review №78

Good selection of toppings. Overall very good service and the fish is decent. The toppings could be a little better quality but for the price its solid.

Mi
Review №79

The place serves large dishes and for convenient rates. very friendly staff. 5 stars.

Al
Review №80

I absolutely love this place. My fiancé and I eat there all the time. Great quality and affordable and they deliver!

El
Review №81

Truly amazing, unrivaled by anything in this desolate world. Set your senses free, at the Okie Pokii Cafe. You will regret every moment you wasted, not dining here. Nothing else matters, and nothing else ever will.

Ma
Review №82

One of my go-to places to eat. awesome location, well kept, and awesome service. A must try!

Vi
Review №83

Very yummy

c
Review №84

Pretty solid poke place in Highland Park. Still not really sure who wins between this and Poke Nagomi, but both of them are good choices overall (though Okie Pokii DOES have a parking lot).They also have bubble tea here.

Si
Review №85

Its good, the prices or portions can be better. Each plate was 14$

Je
Review №86

Fav place to get poke! Everything is well prepared. Their bobba is really good too! The staff is nice. The place is clean and cute. Only bad thing is the parking, but that is if you aren’t familiar w/ the area. If there’s no space in the parking lot, you’ll have to find street parking. I’m fine with it, but others might find it difficult.

De
Review №87

Food is great. Excellent service. A guy from UberEats stole my drink so after I contacted the restaurant they called Uber AND delivered the drink to me free of extra charge.

Su
Review №88

Great idea! I wish the inside was larger. The food is great and is a much better alternative to your basic partners need for Chipotle.

Sa
Review №89

Great people and great food.

Li
Review №90

This place is absolutely amazing, from the freshness of their food to the staff and their amazing attitudes. I order from here at least twice a week. I’m addicted!

Ir
Review №91

Very modern place. Very cozy. Great food, unique, and staff. Will come back!

Ri
Review №92

The people who work there are really nice. The food is really good. I like that there is parking unlike the one in New Brunswick.

Ki
Review №93

I love this place. Fresh food. Nice menu. Short wait. Friendly staff. Bubble tea!

MI
Review №94

Very good food. The bubble tea is very rich. Kids love it too.

Lo
Review №95

Amazing bubble tea! Especially the matcha green tea with bubbles. I usually go for the poke bowl with tofu (sooo good) and would highly suggest the fresh chicken dumplings.

Mu
Review №96

Omg this is my favorite place for Japanese take out!! You must try the milli crepe cake for dessert. Theyre awesome at making poke bowls, they also have a wide variety of boba tea

Ri
Review №97

Lovely place to hang out with friends. The panda theme is quite comforting.

MI
Review №98

I come at least once a week and never leave disappointed; the pokii bowls are always satisfying. I do wish the bowls were offered in bigger sizes.

Br
Review №99

Its definitely not the best poke spot I have ever been to, but this county is in desperate need of poke and this place definitely fills the niche. The fact that they also serve bubble tea, which by the way is also not the best, just adds to its ability to satisfy 2 cravings at the same time.

Cr
Review №100

The food was pretty garbage. The vegetables didnt look or taste fresh at all. And the restaurant looked dirty and disgusting. Go anywhere else.

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  • Address:55 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904, United States
  • Site:http://okiepokiicafe.com/
  • Phone:+1 732-227-0022
Categories
  • Dessert shop
  • Bubble tea store
  • Cafe
  • Japanese restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:10:30AM–9:30PM
  • Tuesday:10:30AM–9:30PM
  • Wednesday:10:30AM–9:30PM
  • Thursday:10:30AM–9:30PM
  • Friday:10:30AM–10:30PM
  • Saturday:10:30AM–10:30PM
  • Sunday:11:30AM–9:30PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Family-friendly:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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